Category Archives: Railings removal

In the ongoing saga of Camden’s process and decisions on the removal of the internal railings on the Fields the Chair of the Friends of Lincoln’s Inn Fields (FLIF) writes back to the Council after the delayed receipt of crucial … Continue reading →

This new website for the Friends of Lincoln’s Inn Fields hopes to explain what is going on around the Fields and the background to major developments. The internet allows us to share information more readily and conduct business in a … Continue reading →

The Friends did not receive a reply to the Chair’s correspondence with Fiona Dean Assistant Director Culture and Customer Directorate at Camden Council questioning the basis for her decisions in removing the railings and asking for further information. Local people spotted on … Continue reading →

At the AGM Camden’s proposed removal of the railings was a major topic of discussion. The Friends Chairman wrote to the head of parks to try and get to the bottom of the strange lack of communication from Camden Council … Continue reading →

English Heritage produced a draft plan for Lincoln’s Inn Fields several years ago. The diagram below shows the draft circulated in 2009. EH’s approach is an odd one, picking and choosing historical features. They propose to restore the historical patterns … Continue reading →

One of the lovely things about Lincoln’s Inn Fields is the huge diversity of people who use the place. This young man, we understand from his friends habitually uses the railings for support when out walking as you can see … Continue reading →

English Heritage consulted local people in 2008 about their original plans for the Fields – the plans that Camden is now pressing ahead with. The workshops revealed concerns about removal of the railings. Two of the three workshop groups saw … Continue reading →